EN1. preFaCe1.1 generalCongratulations on your choice of the Kemppi MasterTig MLS ACDC welding system. Reliableand durable, Kemppi products are affordable to maintain, and they increase your workproductivity.This user manual contains important information on the use, maintenance and safety ofyour Kemppi product. The technical specifications of the device can be found at the end ofthe manual. Please read the manual carefully before using the equipment for the first time.For your safety and that of your working environment, pay particular attention to the safetyinstructions in the manual.For more information on Kemppi products, contact Kemppi Oy, consult an authorised Kemppidealer, or visit the Kemppi Web site at www.kemppi.com.The specifications presented in this manual are subject to change without prior notice.important notesItems in the manual that require particular attention in order to minimise damage andpersonal harm are indicated with the ’NOTE!’ notation. Read these sections carefully and followtheir instructions.DisclaimerWhile every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this guideis accurate and complete, no liability can be accepted for any errors or omissions. Kemppireserves the right to change the specification of the product described at any time withoutprior notice. Do not copy, record, reproduce or transmit the contents of this guide withoutprior permission from Kemppi.1.2 inTrODuCTiOnKemppi Mastertig MLS ACDC is a family of TIG welding machines designed for industrial use,with characteristics especially suitable for welding materials like aluminium and stainless steel.The equipment consists of power source, function panel and welding torch. The cooling unitMastercool 30 is used in water-cooled TIG welding. The welding torch can be either water-cooled or gas-cooled.Multipurpose power sources Mastertig MLS™ 3000 and 3003 ACDC of 300 A maximum currentis designed for demanding professional welding, suitable for electrode, TIG and pulsed TIGwelding with both direct and alternating current. The power source is controlled with IGBTtransistors with a frequency of approximately 30 kHz, and the operational functions with amicroprocessor.Mastertig MLS 3000 ACDC is connected to a 400-V three-phase network. Mastertig MLS 3003ACDC is a multi-voltage power source that operates steplessly in the three-phase range230–460 V.Mastertig MLS 3000 ACDC VRD is equipped with so called Voltage Reduction Device (VRD)function to avoid danger of electric shock. VRD maintains open circuit voltage under 35 V.3MasterTig MLS 3000, 3003 ACDC / © Kemppi Oy / 1112